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Tuesday - September 13, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Skimble-skamble (adjective) - rambling and confused. I decided to stop trying to keep up with the skimble-skamble plot of the movie and just enjoy it.

NROTC SCHOLARSHIP INFO MEETING: Seniors, composite ACT score of 22 or better, in good academic standing, involved in extra-curricular activities, prepared to get in good physical shape, interested in learning more about the NROTC Scholarship Opportunity. Stop by the counseling center before Sept. 20th to sign up for the informational meeting that will be held Sept. 22 during CAMP.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: Students, if you have not had your photo take for the yearbook or need to have photos re-taken, contact J. McBee Portrait Gallery to make an appointment. The last day to be photographed and placed in the yearbook is Monday, October 3, 2011. Photos will be taken at their studio on the North Belt Highway. If you have not picked up your package of portraits taken on Registration you may do so at their studio. Contact Number: 364-6877

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

JOIN PTSA: On this Thursday, the PTSA will have a booth during lunch time for membership sign ups for the 2011-12 school year. Many incentives are being offered this year. Check out this opportunity to joine the PTSA.

HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS: Homecoming T-Shirts will be for sale! If you want shirts that actually kind of look cool, send in your T-shirt designs to Mr. Knight, as a pdf or jpeg! Winner of this contest will have their design printed on ALL the shirts! If you have any questions, ask Mr. Knight in room A3. The deadline for shirt designs are Friday September 16th.

ROYALTY ELECTIONS: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, Its time to see who will RULE the SCHOOL! If you want to run for king or queen, sign up with Mrs. Fry in the office! Princes and princesses, sign up in Mr. Knights room, A3! Students, you can ONLY sign yourselves up! DO NOT sign up your friends! Preliminary vote will be the 16th, final votes will be the 27th. You can't win, if you do not sign up!

POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL: Girls! It’s our turn to man up and play some football! Sign up for powderpuff football in Mr. Knights room, and get a copy of the rules and regulations from him! The game is going to be Wed the 28th Starting at 6:00pm on the Sparks field!

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their 6-3 win over Maryville yesterday. Their next match is on today at 4pm against Cameron at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

Monday - September 12, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Reify (verb) - to give definite content and form to. The poem on the Statue of Liberty reified immigrants feeling of belonging in the US.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: Students, if you have not had your photo take for the yearbook or need to have photos re-taken, contact J. McBee Portrait Gallery to make an appointment. The last day to be photographed and placed in the yearbook is Monday, October 3, 2011. Photos will be taken at their studio on the North Belt Highway. If you have not picked up your package of portraits taken on Registration you may do so at their studio. Contact Number: 364-6877

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

Friday - September 9, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Obtuse (adjective) - not sharp; difficult to comprehend. "Don't be obtuse!" Joan exclaimed. "Of course you're invited to the wedding."

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: McBee will be here Friday morning starting at 7 am for picture retakes in the Modis gym. If you have not picked up your picture packet from registration you may do so that morning. They have also dropped off additional forms in the attendance office.

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

SOCCER GIRLS LISTEN UP: Any girl interested in playing girls soccer in the Spring will need to attend a VERY short meeting WEDNESDAY - September 14th directly after school in room 106. Room 106 is the foods room directly to your left when you enter the back main doors to the school. The meeting will be short and sweet and so that you can get to your fall sports practices on time! If you have any questions or can not attend the meeting, please see Coach Bosch in room 216.

JPOBS - JUST PLAN ON BIBLE STUDY: JPOBS is a student-led Bible study that takes place on Friday mornings at 7 AM in Mr Snider's room, A123. Come hang out and dig into God's word with us!

Thursday - September 8, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Tantamount (adjective) - equivalent in value. Being moved to a different department was tantamount to being fired in Ron's eyes.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

ACT ACADEMY APPLICATIONS: ACT Academy applications for the academy running the four weeks prior to the October ACT are due to the counseling center by Thursday! Please see the counselors for more information!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: OASIS will be meeting on this Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 PM in the library! Come to play video games, including Wii, Playstation, and XBOX, and play board and card games! Meeting lasts until 7:30, see Mrs. Corey for more info!

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

PICTURE RETAKES: McBee will be here Friday morning starting at 7 am for picture retakes in the Modis gym. If you have not picked up your picture packet from registration you may do so that morning. They have also dropped off additional forms in the attendance office.

FBLA MEETING: Next Thursday at 7:05 AM the first FBLA meeting will be held in room 211. See Mr. Turner or Mrs. Talbot if you have questions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and get involved in the business community.

Wednesday - September 7, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flotsam (noun) - miscellaneous or unimportant stuff. The couple's apartment was adorned with flotsam and jetsam from thrift stores.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

ACT ACADEMY APPLICATIONS: ACT Academy applications for the academy running the four weeks prior to the October ACT are due to the counseling center by Thursday! Please see the counselors for more information!

GEORGE C. BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP: Named after MU Financial Aid Director, $7,500 for the 2012-2013 school year, Minimum ACT 25. Apply for admission to MU by January 1, 2012. Essay required. See Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer for more information.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: OASIS will be meeting on this Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 PM in the library! Come to play video games, including Wii, Playstation, and XBOX, and play board and card games! Meeting lasts until 7:30, see Mrs. Corey for more info!

BOOK CLUB MEETING: Want to join a monthly book club? Come to our first meeting in the library next Tuesday, September 13th! Meeting is at 3 PM (or 3:30, we can wait!) until whenever we're done talking about books! This month, bring what you're currently reading! For future months, we'll choose books with a common theme. See Mrs. Corey for more info.

Tuesday - September 6, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Case-harden (verb) - to harden so that the surface layer is harder than the interior. All doorlocks are check to ensure they're case-hardened and in good condition.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP DAY SEMINAR: Monday, October 10, 2011. Must preregister at www.engg.ksu.edu/scholarshipday by Sept. 30 to attend the Seminar. This seminar is designed to assist students & parents in understanding the scholarship program & application process for seniors interested in engineering. For more information see Mrs. Engel or Ms. Hochenauer.

WENDY'S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN: Do you participate in at least one sport? Are you a leader in your school and your community? Then don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for everything you do! Apply NOW for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman. Visit www.wendysheisman.com for more information and to apply!!

Friday - September 2, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Eleemosynary (adjective) - supported by charity. Many eleemosynary organizations are facing drastic cuts in today's economy, including Habitat for Humanity.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

Thursday - September 1, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Autochthonous (adjective) - indigenous or native. In some areas of the South, kudzu vine has edged out all autochthonous plants.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

CONGRATS TO CROSS COUNTRY: Congratulations to the Cross Country Team for their efforts in the Maryville Invitational. The Boys Varsity ran an exceptional race in finishing 2nd place. Kain Ellis battled one of the top runners in State the entire race and eventually finished 2nd. Hunter Gregg, Aaron Shannon, and Keegan Cunningham ran strong races to earn medals. The Girls Varsity finished 3rd with excellent medal finishes by Lucy Mollett and Skyler Glawson . The Boys J.V. were led by top 10 medal performances from Mitchell German and Andrew Zackus . The J.V. Girls were paced by Felicia Holliday.

Wednesday - August 31, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Ennui (noun) - feeling of weariness. Reluctant of doing science homework, Blake could only sigh with ennui as more was assigned.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

BOYS SOCCER FIRST MATCH: Come and cheer on the Boy's soccer team for our first match of the season on Wednesday August 31st. You will get the chance to win a free t-shirt just for showing your support! Be at Spark's Field on Wednesday @ 5pm!!

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHANCELLOR'S SCHOLARSHIP: Requirements: GPA 3.75 or better, ACT score of 30 or better, the application can be downloaded from sfa.mst.edu. Application must be postmarked by Nov 1, 2011.

Tuesday - August 30, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Potboiler (noun) - inferior work for profit. After a long day at school, Suzie liked to unwind with a potboiler of a book for entertainment.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

NHS MEETING: There will be a meeting this Wednesday, August 31 for all current NHS members. The meeting will be held in Room A114. It will begin promptly at 7. Please make plans to be there. If there is a problem, please see Ms. Sherard before Wednesday morning.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If any students are interested in volunteering for the Hall Elementary Carnival on September 8th, please see Ms. Hochenauer. You can work any shifts from 4:30-8:30, or the entire time. This will count towards 10 hours of community service needed to graduate.

BOYS SOCCER FORST MATCH: Come and cheer on the Boy's soccer team for our first match of the season on Wednesday August 31st. You will get the chance to win a free t-shirt just for showing your support! Be at Spark's Field on Wednesday @ 5pm!!

Monday - August 29, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Fulsome (adjective) - characterized by abundance. The fulsome praise we received from our coach after winning the football game was an ego boost.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

Friday - August 26, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Duopoly (noun) - control by two political powers. It is unclear if any third party would even threaten the Democrat-Republican duopoly we have in the U.S.

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their dedication and hard work in their 9-0 win over Atchison on Tuesday. Their next match is on Monday against Platte County at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

BOYS SOCCER SPAGHETTI DINNER: The boy's soccer team is putting on a spaghetti dinner Friday in the Cafeteria from 5:00 to 6:30. The cost is $5 and that includes dessert!! Come and join us for dinner and then cheer on our Cardinals as we beat up on KC!! Tickets can be bought at the door!

Thursday - August 25, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Higgledy-piggledy (adverb) - in a confused, disordered, or random manner. The daunting task of sorting through hundreds of photos scattered higgledy-piggledy stood before us.

CONGRATS TO GIRLS TENNIS: Congratulations to the girls tennis team for their dedication and hard work in their 9-0 win over Atchison on Tuesday. Their next match is on Monday against Platte County at the Noyes Tennis Complex.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Wednesday - August 24, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

2 HOUR EARLY OUT FOR HEAT

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Misbegotten (adjective) - unlawfully conceived. Many hoped the President would end the misbegotten foreign war in Blekistan.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Tuesday - August 23, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Bucket shop (noun) - gambling establishment. Bucket shops were prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law during Prohibition.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Monday - August 22, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Transmogrify (verb) - alter with humorous or grotesque effect. The movie's character is transmogrified into a crime fighter after finding special glasses.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium. Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

DRAMA CLUB: Drama Club will have an organizational meeting on Thursday, August 25th at 2:45 in the auditorium. We will be electing officers and planning events for the year.

OASIS GAMING CLUB: Like video games? Then come to OASIS! The OASIS gaming club will meet this Thursday, August 25th, in the library from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. See Mrs. Corey for more details.

JUNIOR CLASS PROM COMMITTEE: There will be a meeting for all junior class Prom Committee members in Ms. Sherard's room on this Thursday morning at 7 AM.

Friday - August 19, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Misnomer (noun) - misnaming of a person or thing. Kansas City International Airport is a misnomer; no flights leave the country from KCI, they only connect domestically.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AUDITIONS: Auditions for "Phantom of the Opera" will take place on Tuesday, August 30th and Wednesday, August 31st at 3:00 in the auditorium.  Please see Mrs. Schultz in room 104 for more information.

Thursday - August 18, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Deflagrate (verb) - to burn rapidly so that sparks come off. Because of the drought, all materials that could deflagrate must be handled with care.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Wednesday - August 17, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Alienist (noun) - a psychiatrist. Her grandfather was one of a group of groundbreaking alienists who gained prominence at the end of the 19th century.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Tuesday - August 16, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Golconda (noun) - a rich mine, a source of great wealth. After digging three days, the miners struck a Golconda that would prove to be a fortune.

SCHEDULE CHANGES: Schedule changes will not be processed until Thursday, August 18th, and will be accepted through Friday, August 26th. All schedule changes will be processed through CAMP classes. See the Counseling Center for more details.

Thursday - May 19, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Flounce (noun) - to move with exaggerated or jerky motions. Lane flounced out of the room in a huff, slamming the door behind him.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 112
Sophomores: 132
Freshmen: 89

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

MUSTANGS BASEBALL: Come show your Cardinal Pride at a St. Joseph Mustangs game on Saturday, May 28th, when it's Benton Night! Ticket sales benefit Benton Activities. Tickets are $5, game starts at 7 PM, and must be purchased from Coach Ziesel for the money to benefit Benton.

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Wednesday - May 18, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Remora (noun) - a hindrance or drag, similar to a suction fish for which the word is named. Paparazzi attached themselves like remora to Lady Gage as she made her way through the airport.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 129
Sophomores: 145
Freshmen: 104

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

MUSTANGS BASEBALL: Come show your Cardinal Pride at a St. Joseph Mustangs game on Saturday, May 28th, when it's Benton Night! Ticket sales benefit Benton Activities. See Coach Ziesel for your ticket!"

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Tuesday - May 17, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Hidebound (adjective) - having an inflexible or ultraconservative character. The store failed when its hidebound owners refused to adjust to the changing economy.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 138
Sophomores: 172
Freshmen: 109

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

ATTENTION BASEBALL PLAYERS: We will have our end of year banquet, Thursday, May 19th, in the Modis Gym at 5 PM. All Freshman, JV, and Varsity players will eat for free. Attendance is required as you will turn in your uniforms and equipment at this time. Any parents or guests will be charged $10/person. Any questions/problems see Coach Musser BEFORE THURSDAY. All letters and bars will be given at this time.

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Monday - May 16, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Indagate (verb) - to search into or investigate. The defense attorneys requested an adjournment so they could fully indagate the new evidence.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Juniors: 163
Sophomores: 193
Freshmen: 118

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

TENNIS MEETING: If you are interested in playing girls tennis in the fall, but missed last weeks meeting, please see Ms. Herbert in A116 for a summer practice schedule.

LAKE CONTRARY GARDEN: Lake Contrary will be planting their own school garden next week and they need some help planting. The planting will take place on Thursday, May 19th at 1:30. If you would like to assist them, your hours will count toward community service. Remember, you must have 10 hours of Community Service in order to graduate. Please let your counselor know if you are interested in helping Lake Contrary on the 19th.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Friday - May 13, 2011

NO ANNOUNCEMENTS DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Thursday - May 12, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Obviate (verb) - to anticipate and prevent a situation. Rob checks every ledger entry twice to obviate any problems when it comes time for an audit.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 35
Juniors: 219
Sophomores: 286
Freshmen: 157

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Wednesday - May 11, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Cyberpunk (noun) - science fiction dealing with future urban societies dominated by technology. In William Gibson's latest cyberpunk novel Zero History, the plot centers around viral marketing for designer jeans.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 42
Juniors: 233
Sophomores: 307
Freshmen: 169

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

NHS MEETING: There will be a National Honor Society meeting Thursday, May 12 in Room A114 at 7 am. Make sure you are there. This will be the last one of the year.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All Freshman and JV baseball players are required to have all equipment turned in to their respective coaches and the $14 balance paid for their sweatshirts by Wednesday. Any problems see Coach Musser.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Tuesday - May 10, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Nonplus (verb) - to cause to be at a loss at as to what to say or think. While most seniors are excited for graduation, many are nonplussed the day after the ceremony.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 49
Juniors: 262
Sophomores: 333
Freshmen: 184

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

NHS MEETING: There will be a National Honor Society meeting Thursday, May 12 in Room A114 at 7 am. Make sure you are there. This will be the last one of the year.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more! Project Graduation tickets can be purchased from Ms. Sherard in Room A114. See her to purchase your ticket before or after school.

BASEBALL PLAYERS: All Freshman and JV baseball players are required to have all equipment turned in to their respective coaches and the $14 balance paid for their sweatshirts by Wednesday. Any problems see Coach Musser.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Monday - May 9, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Exculpate (verb) - to clear from alleged fault or guilt. The lawyer claimed to have recently discovered evidence that would exculpate her client.

LIBRARY BOOK UPDATE: We still have the following number of library books checked out to each class:

Seniors: 57
Juniors: 264
Sophomores: 331
Freshmen: 188

That's a lot of FREE CANDY! Turn your books into the library to get a piece!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Kiwanis of St. Joseph is selling buttons for Trails West as a fundraiser and the funds that we raise will help to pay for our Coats for Kids program. We are looking for student volunteers and would like to see if Benton would have any students that need some volunteer hours. It would be during Trails West weekend which is August 19th, 20th and 21st and you could get in 2-4 service hours. Also, the students will have to be at least 15 years of age. Please see Ms. Hochenauer in the counseling center to sign up.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: Marine Biology applications are available from the science department. They are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 12th to Mrs. Nash.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets are on sale (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

Friday - May 6, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Tare (noun) - a deduction from the gross weight of a substance and its container made in allowance for the weight of the container. Factoring in a tare weight of 10,000 pounds for the trailer, the weigh station determined the 18-wheeler was over its cargo limit.

YEARBOOKS: All fees must be paid before you can get your yearbook! Seniors will get their yearbooks after the Senior Slideshow on May 11th. Underclassmen will get their yearbooks during CAMP on May 13th. Get your fees paid!!!

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING: There will be a BRIEF MEETING FOR ALL THE BOY'S BASKETBALL TEAM immediately after school on Friday, May 6th. The meeting will be held in Springer Gymnasium. All those who plan to go out for Basketball this Fall should attend this meeting.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Thursday - May 5, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Paronomasia (noun) - a play on words, a pun. Harry Truman used to say the paronomasia, "Missouri loves company" when accepting dinner invites.

TENNIS MEETING: There will be a meeting after school Monday, May 9th in room A116 for all girls who are interested in playing on the tennis team in the fall. If you cannot make the meeting, please see Ms. Herbert.

BOYS BASKETBALL MEETING: There will be a BRIEF MEETING FOR ALL THE BOY'S BASKETBALL TEAM immediately after school on Friday, May 6th. The meeting will be held in Springer Gymnasium. All those who plan to go out for Basketball this Fall should attend this meeting.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Wednesday - May 4, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Ahimsa (noun) - Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist doctrine of refraining from harming any living being. Very devout Jains refrain from even killing bugs, often sweeping the ground as they walk.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Tuesday - May 3, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Synchronicity (noun) - quality or fact of being simultaneous. Who could explain the synchronicity of receiving a call from Tracy on the very day I stumbled upon her wedding photos?

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

ACT APPS: ACT prep apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users are now available through the App Store. ACT Student is a free app that allows you to take practice questions, view your ACT registration status, view scores, print admission ticket, and learn about test info. ACT College Search is a free app that lets you focus and narrow your prospects for postsecondary education.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Monday - May 2, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Duende (noun) - power to attract through personal magnetism and charm. A political leader has duende when he displays both resolve and class.

ACT REGISTRATION: Regular registration for the June ACT ends on May 6th. See your counselor if you need help with registration.

ACT ACADEMY: The St. Joseph School district is offering an ACT Academy for those who are taking the ACT on June 11th. The Academy will be held each day, June 6 - 10 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. In order to enroll in the academy, you must pick up an application in the counseling center ASAP.

LIFEGUARD CLASSES: YMCA will be offering Lifeguard Certification class during the month of May. Pre-test is Monday, May 9th at 6:30 pm or by appointment. Class runs May 19 through May 28th. All training is at YMCA, 315 S. 6th St. For more information call 233-9622.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program Thursday, May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Friday - April 29, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Quondam (noun) - former or sometime. Even quondom heads of state were invited to the royal wedding today, including former US presidents.

MARINE BIOLOGY: The Marine Biology process is starting again! There will be an informational meeting about the program May 5th at 7:00 pm at Webster Learning Center. Informational Packets can be picked up from Mrs. Nash, or you can find all of the information you need here: http://goo.gl/y4H9B

PROM COMMITTEE FOR 2012: Sophomores who want to be on the 2011 - 2012 Prom Committee need to sign up with Ms. Sherard in Room A114 before Friday, May 6. Please come in to see her before or after school to sign up.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Thursday - April 28, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Indefeasible (noun) - not capable of being annulled or voided or undone. One can hope that the marriage of William and Kate will be indefeasible; however, the Anglican church allows divorces.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Wednesday - April 27, 2011

TODAY IS A RED DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Nescience (noun) - lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance. Despite a record growth in information dissemination, there is still a high level of nescience of current events.

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

SENIOR LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 6th! Notices will be sent to your comm arts classes within the next week! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Once your library account is cleared and all materials are returned, you'll receive a FREE piece of candy from library staff! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation! Be sure to check with library staff ASAP and get your account cleared to receive your FREE piece of candy!

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL: The one-act festival will be presented May 6th and 7th at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for one night or $8 for both nights. The festival will feature 9 student written plays (4 Friday night and 5 Saturday night) all directed by students. Don't miss out on this exciting weekend of original productions!

Tuesday - April 26, 2011

TODAY IS A WHITE DAY

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Carpaccio (noun) - thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with sauce. At first, Luke turned his nose up at the beef carpaccio, but after tasting the raw dish he loved it!

PROJECT GRADUATION: Project Graduation begins Sunday, May 22nd, check-in at East Hills Library Parking lot from 10 to 11 PM, and lasts until 5:00 AM the morning of May 23rd! Tickets go on sale May 1st (make checks payable to Project Graduation) in your school office. Come for PRIZES, GAMES, FOOD, FUN, including Hypnotist, DJ, Mechanical Bull Riding & Surf's Up Ride, Sports Tournaments, and more!

HEY ATHLETES: Do you need a sports physical? Health Express will be here on Monday, May 16th (AM only). If you get your physical done on this day you won't have to worry about it over the summer. It will be good for the whole next school year! For more information and to sign up, please see Mrs. Stephenson (the nurse). Cost is $15, payable by cash or check only.

LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE: All library books (and other materials) will be due back on Friday, May 13th! Be sure to get your books returned as soon as possible! Check your locker, closet, under your bed, under your friend's bed, etc. for your books! Any unreturned books will be considered lost and will be charged on fee sheets for next school year! And seniors, lost or unpaid books will cause a hold on your graduation!

Monday - April 18, 2011 through Wednesday - April 20, 2011

NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND MONDAY FOR SPRING BREAK

CARDINAL WORD OF THE DAY: Domiciliary (adjective) - relating to or taking place in the home. The state legislature has been asked to increase its funded for the domiciliary unit of the veterans hospital.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MAPLE WOODS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
1. If you are going into Veterinary Technology and have a 2.0 GPA.
2. If your area of study will be English, literature, language. or physical science & you have a 3.0 GPA.
Please see Mrs. Engel by April 8th for details.

STUDENT ASSISTANT APPS: Any juniors or seniors with good attendance and a good disciplinary record who would like to be a student assistant next year, should pick up applications in the counseling center as soon as possible.